Saturday we rose early, drove to Portland, ME where we rendezvoused with friends and got on 6 hour ferry to Yarmouth NS. Nighttime when we got to Canada, then a drive to Sandy Cove on Digby Neck where other friends were waiting. Too late to have any wine. Next day a lazy day around farmhouse, fresh mackerel with lunch, halibut with dinner. 2007 Trimbach “Cuvee Frederic Emile” RieslingGood acids, some mineral, but this seems to be maybe shut down a bit. I liked more on release, guessing just needs time. ?

Tuesday we went out on a whale watching boat (saw 7 humpbacks, including 2 calves) then back to house for steak, squash, wild rice, and the 1983 Ch. Canon. Nice showing, red fruits, sandalwood, cigarbox. A little leather. Mature, elegant, long. A-

Wednesday a lot of errands, as we (Betsy and I and family of 4 ) couldn’t be there for host/hostess’s 50th bday party Sat, we planned the dinner. 12 people (Jonathan’s aunt, cousin, and cousin’s family joined us) and we did a riff on a gala social justice dinner we all participate in annually. Zanily elaborate centerpiece, parody songs, lobster salad, scallops, rice, and more

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C drinkable. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice.Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.

Yes, apparently new appellation for whites made 100% of NS grown grapes. Heard NS sparklers could be good, but descriptions of the few they had in state run liquor store sounded sweet/unappealingI think these whites were low $20s (Canadian). US and French wines were probably 50% higher than here after conversionGlad we csrried some wine

Yes, apparently new appellation for whites made 100% of NS grown grapes. Heard NS sparklers could be good, but descriptions of the few they had in state run liquor store sounded sweet/unappealingI think these whites were low $20s (Canadian). US and French wines were probably 50% higher than here after conversionGlad we csrried some wine

Do you remember what grapes were used in the Tidal Bay wines? I recall some of the better whites being primarily L'Acadie (locally popular hybrid). There is also a type of Muscat that is popular, which may explain some of the floral notes you report.